Duke coach Jon Scheyer announced Cooper Flagg would not play in Saturday's ACC Tournament Championship Game against the winner of Louisville vs. Clemson. "I'm not breaking any new

When Cooper Flagg crumpled to the floor after skying high to corral a rebound against Georgia Tech on Thursday afternoon, hearts sank within Duke 's ranks. The prospect of losing the 18-year-old — arguably college basketball's best player — was a hard one to stomach.

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg appeared to injure his left ankle after slipping under the basket and was helped to the locker room by two teammates late in the first half. He did not return.